Decision on preterm babies draws positive response

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Leave for women employed in Tanzania's public sector who deliver preterm babies will now start once the infants  are out of specialised care. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • The government’s announcement that it is extending the legally accepted period in maternity leave for women in public service who deliver preterm babies has been welcomed by members of the public, who said it is a significant step towards strengthening maternal and child healthcare